Dockstation Startech SATDOCK22U3S . The Startech SATDOCK22U3S docking station is a dockstation designed to facilitate access and management of hard drives and SSDs through a fast and efficient connection. Built with durable black plastic, this dock features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface (equivalent to USB 3.0) offering transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, compatible with SATA I, II, and III devices, ensuring broad compatibility with 2.5 and 3.5-inch SATA drives in both HDD and SSD formats. Its dual-bay design with independent power buttons allows hot swapping, enabling simultaneous or alternating use of both drives without shutting down the system or disconnecting devices, improving efficiency for tasks requiring access to multiple units. It works with any operating system, including Windows (from XP to Windows 8.1) and macOS (from Snow Leopard to Mavericks), without needing driver or additional software installation, optimizing setup and immediate use. It provides a 12 V output and is powered by AC current between 100 and 240V with 1.3 A input, ensuring stable power supply and protection for connected drives. The dock supports management of standard SATA drives and can be expanded with SATA to IDE adapters (such as the SAT2IDEADP), offering greater flexibility for users with older drives. This product is ideal for professionals and users needing a reliable solution to access, transfer, and manage large data volumes on internal drives converted to external devices. Overall, the Startech SATDOCK22U3S offers a practical and robust solution to optimize access to SATA drives via USB connection, combining speed, compatibility, and ease of use in a compact format. Product with plug: YesType of plug: Plug EUPower supply: Electric NetworkCCColour: BlackSize: 2,5"Connections: Sata IISata IIIUSBUSB 3.0Material: PlasticVoltage: 12 V100 - 240 VPorts: 2Includes: USB CableUser manualCharacteristics: Plug and playCertificate: RoHSNot included: Adapter ACAccuracy (relative humidity): 20 % - 80 %Approx. temperature: -20º / 50ºSpeed: 6 GbpsType: HDD/SSD